High Dividends in Taiwan's Dining Sector Attract Attention: WANGPIN, HIBIN, and DOUFO Offer Payouts Starting at NT$10

Taiwan's restaurant industry is demonstrating robust profitability and high dividend payouts. WANGPIN, HIBIN Hospitality, and DOUFO all held their annual general meetings today and approved profit distribution plans, with cash dividends of NT$16.11, NT$10.08, and NT$13.50 per share, respectively—all exceeding the NT$10 threshold—highlighting strong domestic consumer momentum.

WANGPIN convened its 2025 annual general meeting today, approving a profit distribution plan. The company achieved earnings per share (EPS) of NT$16.02 in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of earning over 1.5 times its share capital. It declared a record-high cash dividend of NT$16.11 per share, the highest since its listing.

HIBIN Hospitality also held its 2025 annual general meeting today, approving the 2024 business report, financial statements, and profit distribution plan, with a cash dividend of NT$10.08 per share.

HIBIN Hospitality listed on the Emerging Stock Market in January 2025 and plans to apply for a main board listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in July. HIBIN Group Chairman and CEO Chen Yi-hang stated that the company's vision is to build a premium dining group that 'elevates restaurant professionals and transforms the industry.' Through a business model of premiumization and scalable expansion, HIBIN continues to deepen brand value and customer experience, steadily driving long-term growth and serving as a platform for dining talent.

Taiwan-based chain restaurant group DOUFO held its shareholders' meeting today. Last year, its revenue surpassed NT$4 billion for the first time, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching NT$401 million and EPS of NT$15.04—exceeding NT$15 for the second consecutive year. The company approved a cash dividend of NT$13.50 per share, with a payout ratio of approximately 90%.

DOUFO also completed the election of new board members, appointing Wu Yong-qiang (Chairman of the Taiwan Chain Franchise Association), Hsieh Hsin-hui (former Managing Director of Ogilvy Group), and Lan Chih-chung (former CEO of Vivotek Inc.) as independent directors.

In the past year, DOUFO opened 11 new outlets, bringing its total store count to 99. Looking ahead, the company anticipates entering the second-half consumption peak season and is actively researching and developing new brands while continuing its global market expansion.